Another Minelab deal in the wind?

[mbasko]

New deal released today in the USA.
New GPX4800 + Eureka Gold for $2699US

 

[aussiefarmer]

Whats that about $3400 AU plus postage ?

 

[Heatho]

Hmmmm bought my 5k 2 years too early I reckon......

 

[mbasko]

Whats that about $3400 AU plus postage ?

About $3800AUD but I'd wait to see if the Aussie dealers have it on offer first & for what $$$'s. They should follow suit like the GPX4500 "re-release".

 

[Nuggetbuster]

Yeah I saw a US post about this deal today... Shoulda known...

 

[GypsyGoldAu]

From my research, here in Oz unless you wish to use the detector for "Coin & Relic" hunting....your better off with the 4500 or 5000.

At least that's where my upgrading research has led me to believe....but it's still a good price for 2x great detectors and what they were designed for...

Gypsy

 

[mbasko]

There's very little difference between them really.
4500/5000 have sensitive smooth 4800 doesn't
4800/5000 have coin/relic 4500 doesn't (which is why people often believe the 4800 was a coin/relic machine but it also boasts 3 excellent gold timings - normal, sensitive extra & enhance)
4500/5000 have audio boost 4800 doesn't
5000 has fine gold 4800 & 4500 don't
5000 gain 1-20 - 4800/4500 gain 1-15
https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/doc/member-docs/4485/1443613775_compare_minelab_4500_5000.pdf

 

[YIPPEKAIAY]

So how long approx b4 we see that here ??

 

[PhaseTech]

Coin/Relic timing will only work in ground with Zero mineralisation - it really has nothing to do with Coin/Relic detecting. The Iron Reject is the same in all three models.
Should have been called Zero Mineral or something and then this whole "the 4800 is only a coin detector" statements never would have started.

The 4800 is a very capable machine. Runs smoother than the 4500's in certain soils (just like the 5000s). Would sell very well if it was priced right.

 

[mbasko]

So how long approx b4 we see that here ??

Gary Schafer from Minelab America has said that this offer will not likely be available in Australia.

 

[goldtruck59]

The dollar conversion rate is pretty sad at the mo also.

 

[Martin]

The dollar conversion rate is pretty sad at the mo also.

Very sad. I use to like buying a lot of minerals online from various dealers in the U.S. etc, now it's not worth it due to the currency difference, product + shipping makes it terrible.

I liked the early 2000s, $70 AUD was like $100 USD. Great for buying online.

 

[Sandta]

I wouldnt count on minelab aust offering any deals if their service is anything to go by

 

[Chewy]

The dollar conversion rate is pretty sad at the mo also.

Very sad. I use to like buying a lot of minerals online from various dealers in the U.S. etc, now it's not worth it due to the currency difference, product + shipping makes it terrible.

I liked the early 2000s, $70 AUD was like $100 USD. Great for buying online.

It's about that now isn't it? But I think they've whacked on gst now.

 

[Martin]

Minelab are doing a few offers in Aus atm:

CTX 3030 (Standard Pack $2,695.00) and get the following with it:
Pro-Swing 45 Harness
Minelab Carry Bag
Sand Scoop
Treasure Digging Tool

Until 31st October

I got the above yesterday from Minersden. A few other detectors have discounts going also, I saw another customer buy a Minelab detecter and it had an extra $400.00 off, might have been the SDC 2300.

 

[grubstake]

The dollar conversion rate is pretty sad at the mo also.

Very sad. I use to like buying a lot of minerals online from various dealers in the U.S. etc, now it's not worth it due to the currency difference, product + shipping makes it terrible.

I liked the early 2000s, $70 AUD was like $100 USD. Great for buying online.

It's about that now isn't it? But I think they've whacked on gst now.

More like the reverse, unfortunately: $100 AUD = $70 USD.